Three A Farroad FRD 16 review
The Three A Farroad FRD 16 is a polarizing budget tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback. While some users appreciate its low price point and fuel efficiency, a significant portion of owners report serious concerns regarding traction, stability at highway speeds, and excessive road noise.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
48%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Three A Farroad FRD 16 is a polarizing budget tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback. While some users appreciate its low price point and fuel efficiency, a significant portion of owners report serious concerns regarding traction, stability at highway speeds, and excessive road noise.
Pros
- Highly competitive price point
- Improved fuel economy compared to previous tire sets
- Acceptable performance for low-speed city driving
Cons
- Poor wet weather traction and handling
- High levels of road noise
- Unstable handling and 'spongy' sidewall feel at highway speeds
- Tendency to lose grip during cornering
Worth knowing
- Users driving on motorways at speeds of 70mph+ reported a bumpy and unstable ride quality.
- Drivers of compact vehicles like the Honda Civic and Vauxhall Corsa noted significant performance limitations during daily commuting.